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Russian River Vineyards Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard
Russian River Vineyards
United States - California - Russian River Valley

An unmatched heritage. This wine is made from the budwood of the vines that produced the California Chardonnay that rocked the industry by winning the infamous “Judgment of Paris” wine tasting in 1976. And the quality has persisted.

Starting out with aromas of white peach, honeysuckle, crème brulee and jasmine. The palate is fruit driven from beginning to end. Apple pie, melon and stone fruit flavors linger on the tongue. The mid-palate is full and rich, with a touch of minerality. This wine finishes for days with plenty of fruit on the palate, balanced by a delightful pop of acidity.
One of the few Chardonnays built to age, age this beauty over the next 5-10 years - or even longer!

Specifications
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Chardonnay
Vinification
Fermentation started in tank, transferred to French oak to finish primary and allow secondary fermentation to begin.
Aged in new French oak for 10 months (35% new).
Production
330 (9-liter cases)

Reviews and News

2018 Russian River Vineyards Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard - 94 PTS - JS

2018 Russian River Vineyards Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard - 94 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A beautiful, intense chardonnay with lots of ripe red apples and some mineral and lemon-rind character, as well as just the right amount of vanilla and cream. Full-bodied, dense and layered with lovely intensity and focus at the end. Drink now or hold."
- James Suckling (November 2020), 94 pts

2018 Russian River Vineyards Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard - 90 PTS - W&S

2018 Russian River Vineyards Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard - 90 PTS - W&S

wine and spirits logo 250"A crisp young chardonnay with light chamomile and ginger flavors, this needs six months to a year in bottle to integrate its bitter oak into the pear-like fruit. There’s an undertow of refreshing acidity that keeps coming back to clean up the end. -J.G."
- Wine & Spirits (October 2020), 90 pts

Producer Information: Russian River Vineyards

In 2008, fourth generation farmer and aspiring winemaker Giovanni Balistreri, under the tutelage of award-winning winemaker Anthony Austin, set out to reclaim the rich history and enormous un-tapped potential of ...
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